Therapy - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
REMEMBER LINKING PARA - changing thoughts to change emotions
CBT works: cognitively: replacing negative thoughts with more realistic thoughts; behaviourally: encouraging to behave in new ways they may have avoided because of previous negative thoughts
NEGATIVE THOUGHTS + BEHAVIOUR > REPLACE > REALISTIC THOUGHTS
Process of CBT: 1) make client aware of impact of negative thoughts; 2) client identifies negative thoughts (thought catching/keeping diary); 3) challenge negative thoughts (reality testing, role playing, cognitive rehearsal); 4) replace faulty thoughts with positive ones; 5) change behaviour with new thoughts (set new goals)
Research Evidence: Clark et al (1999) 6 - 7 one hour sessions = 90% effective in panic disorder patients; Williams (1992) rapid as drugs, more effective long term
Advantages: offers choice to shape future, encourages personal skills to promote new ways of thinking; gain a sense of control; it works!
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